{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-women-composers-roberta-walker-9781544753133","title":"An Introduction to Women Composers","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusic is constantly evolving, changing styles over the years as new composers and influences arise. Looking back, we can trace out six distinct musical eras-and many notable women, although largely overshadowed by more famous men, have made important contributions to the art of composition throughout the centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to Women Composers\u003c\/i\u003e is a historical resource that highlights seven key female figures whose work has had widespread influence across the following musical studies: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Religious music in medieval times\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Artistic freedom during the Renaissance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Elaborate operas of the baroque period\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Structured melodies during the classical movement\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Expressive chamber music in the romantic era\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e- Unique modern music in the most recent century\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach segment provides an overview of an era's musical history and includes a review of influences, a composer biography with an original black-and-white portrait, listening guidelines, and a musical map for one composition. Women composers were for many years discouraged from publishing, but many insisted on creating regardless-and their work offers great insight into how music has changed over time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStart investigating the long and fascinating history of Western music-and women's contributions-connecting everything from ancient religious chants to the billboard hits we hear today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Roberta Walker, Karen L. Dunn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1544753136\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781544753133\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.99w x 0.12d","brand":"Roberta Walker","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989292450047,"sku":"9781544753133","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8d6dd326-b9b0-4e18-a82c-6899f54cb5bd.jpg?v=1683298677","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-women-composers-roberta-walker-9781544753133","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}